UCLA
Department of Psychology
Abnormal Psychology (Psychology 127)
Spring 2004
Professors Rena Repetti and Cindy Yee-Bradbury
Lectures:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Location:
Math Sciences Building 4000A
Teaching Assistants and Office Hours:
Kim Dienes (kdienes@psych.ucla.edu)
Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM (3158F Franz Hall)
Chris Jetton (jetton@psych.ucla.edu)
Monday, 2:00-3:00 PM (5568 Franz Hall)
Nicole Phillips (nphillip@psych.ucla.edu)
Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 PM (2221 Franz Hall)
Dr. Repetti:
Office Hour:
repetti@psych.ucla.edu
Thursday, 1:00-2:00 PM (A349 Franz Hall)
Dr. Yee-Bradbury: yee@psych.ucla.edu
Office Hour:
Monday, 10:30-11:30 AM (3267 Franz Hall)
Class Web Site:
www.lsic.ucla.edu/classes/psych (Click on Psychology 127 – Lecture 1)
Course Description and Philosophy:
Students in this course will study the different ways that psychologists explain psychopathology or
abnormal behavior. Current theoretical models are examined along with research on the various forms of
psychopathology. The different therapy approaches used to treat these disorders are also discussed. The
course is designed for you to learn by (1) attending lecture regularly and reviewing your notes, (2) reading
and studying the textbook, and (3) taking advantage of opportunities to ask questions. Five weekly office
hours are listed above. Do not hesitate to see one of the instructors or one of the teaching assistants
during those scheduled hours. We want to help answer any questions that arise. We ask you not to use
email for general course-related information. Please post those questions on the discussion board that is
part of the course web page. Email should only be used when the matter to be discussed is urgent or if it
is of a personal nature and it is not possible to attend one of the office hours.
Most students should plan on devoting about 10-15 hours each week to this course. We strongly
advise students to keep up with the assigned readings according to the schedule on the syllabus. The
lectures will be much more meaningful and enjoyable if you have done the reading in advance. The
textbook provides the basic overview; the lectures are designed to highlight certain topics and to provide
some supplemental material.
Readings:
Required - All required reading is from Oltmanns, T. F. and Emery, R.E. (2004). Abnormal
Psychology (4th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Optional - You may also wish to purchase the Study Guide for the text (written by Michele Martin).
It provides outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and sample test items for each chapter.
Grading:
Grades will be based on scores obtained on two out of three multiple-choice examinations. The
lowest of the three exam scores will be dropped and final grades will be determined by an accumulated
point system. As indicated below, scores on the two exams sum to 74 points; the final grading curve will
be based on the total number of points accumulated, with a possible maximum of 74 points. There are no
“extra credit” projects in this class. Final grades are determined solely by the two highest-scoring exams.
There are no exceptions to this policy.
Approximately half of the exam items will be based on material covered in lectures and about half
will be based on material covered in the text. The final exam is cumulative (i.e., it includes material from
all 10 weeks of the quarter).
Exam #1
Exam #2
Cumulative Final -
37 points (37 test items) – Tuesday, May 4, 2004
37 points (37 test items) – Thursday, June 3, 2004
37 points (37 test items) – Monday, June 14, 2004 during a
two-hour period (11:30-1:30pm)
[REMINDER: The lowest of the three exam scores will be dropped]
Total
=
74 possible points based on the two highest exam scores
Policy Regarding Missed Exams:
Do not enroll in this course if you are unable to be present to take the exams on all three dates:
May 4, June 3, and June 14.
We assume that every student will take all three examinations when administered to the entire class.
When an exam is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to notify Professors Repetti or Yee-Bradbury as
soon as possible. A grade of 0 will be assigned when an exam is missed. No excuses will be accepted.
Incompletes:
A grade of Incomplete ("I") will be assigned only when a student's work is of passing quality but is
incomplete for a clearly legitimate reason and only if one component needs to be finished (i.e., one exam).
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The work must be made up during the next quarter or the grade will lapse to an F, or NP as appropriate.
Pass-No Pass Grades:
Students who choose to take the course P/NP will receive a P (pass) if they earn point totals worth a
C or better, but will receive an NP (no pass) if they earn point totals worth a C- or less. According to the
Schedule of Classes, the last day for undergraduates to change their grading basis to Pass-No Pass is May
14, 2004.
Change of Grades:
The College of Letters and Science specifies that, once assigned, a final grade for the course can only
be changed in cases of clerical or procedural errors. Re-examination is not permitted.
Student Psychological Services:
4223 Math Sciences Building, 825-0768
A3-062 CHS, 825-7985
Peer Helpline (8pm-midnight) 825-HELP
It is not uncommon for students enrolled in this course to find that a topic covered in class has some
personal relevance, either in their own lives or in the lives of people close to them. You should know that
all regularly enrolled students at UCLA are eligible for confidential services at no charge from Student
Psychological Services.
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (Psychology 127)
Professors Rena Repetti and Cindy Yee-Bradbury
Spring 2004 - Course Schedule
WEEK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
DATE
TOPIC
READING FROM TEXT
Apr 6 (T)
Introduction
Chapter 1
Apr 8 (Th)
Classification of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 4
Apr 13 (T)
Mood Disorders
Chapter 5
Apr 15 (Th)
Mood Disorders (continued)
Chapters 3
Apr 20 (T)
Mood Disorders (continued)
Apr 22 (Th)
Schizophrenia
Apr 27 (T)
Schizophrenia (continued)
Apr 29 (Th)
Schizophrenia (continued)
May 4 (T)
****** EXAM #1 ******
May 6 (Th)
Autism
May 11 (T)
Assessment
May 13 (Th)
Anxiety Disorders
May 18 (T)
Anxiety Disorders (continued)
May 20 (Th)
Health Psychology
Chapter 8
May 25 (T)
Childhood Externalizing Disorders
Chapter 16
May 27 (Th)
Childhood Internalizing Disorders
June 1 (T)
Eating Disorders
June 3 (Th)
****** EXAM #2 ******
June 8 (T)
Treatment and Intervention
June 10 (Th)
Conclusion; question and answer session for the Final Exam
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 6
Chapter 10
Finals Week: June 14 (M; 11:30 AM -1:30 PM) ****** CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM ******